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Alan de Souza @imreallyold621.bsky.social · 4h

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites

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Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites

President Donald Trump is threatening to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston.

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@Peg33 @peg33.bsky.social · 16h

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 1d

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Beth Loves to Travel @skywalkerbeth.bsky.social · 3d

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It is election season and those could've been full of ballots. Northern Virginia ballots.

USPS mail carrier robbed at gunpoint in Reston

A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint in Reston, Virginia, on Thursday afternoon.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 10d

Here’s a gift link to my New York Times piece on what Dems can learn from bad bunny

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/o...

Opinion | What Chuck Schumer Can Learn From Bad Bunny

www.nytimes.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

ICE has been deployed to *provoke* civilians, not to protect them. They want to throw tear gas canisters and get people on the streets riled up, all to create footage for Fox News and Newsmax, et al., that will be used as a pretext for imposing martial law to lower voting rates in Democratic cities.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 4d

Want to dismantle a cult? This guide shows how to use its own framing against them—no data, just punchy lines that stick.

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 22d

I agree 💯 and have been saying this for months. It's time to stop debating the fascists and to start using language to pressure change. This playbook shows how we can do just that to force the fascists to back down: https://americanmanifesto.news/fighting-fascism-the-battleplan-to-break-the-regime

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 4d

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 5d

SHUTDOWN DAY NINE: Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs; Mike Johnson worries members are about to break into fisticuffs @jennifershutt.bsky.social w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social & Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any addi...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · Feb 27

If you are a federal employee or contractor and would like to talk to States Newsroom, you can contact me at JaneNorman.91 on Signal, a free app that uses encryption to keep conversations private. It is here: signal.org

Signal Messenger: Speak Freely

Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.

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Alfred Wangerin @nellie90.bsky.social · 5d

BELIEF = POWER
You've been conditioned to be weak. Stop giving away your power.
Refuse to believe in things that make you weaker.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9d

Seeing double: the wooden carvings that celebrate the Yorùbá’s unique connection to twins

The Ìbejì Project is resurrecting interest in the traditional art of the Yorùbá people, who have one of the highest rates of twin births in the world

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 9d

Trump SCREWS HIMSELF with FATAL LEGAL ERROR in MAJOR CASE

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Trump SCREWS HIMSELF with FATAL LEGAL ERROR in MAJOR CASE

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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 12d

Buyers of homes in flood zones could be encountering unexpected hurdles this week: The government shutdown that took effect on Wednesday also has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program’s ability to write new policies or renew existing ones.

How frozen flood insurance could delay home purchases in Florida

When the federal government shut down, the National Flood Insurance Program shut down with it. But Florida homebuyers still have options.

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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21d

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is poised to enter next year’s race for Florida governor, setting up a clash with President Donald Trump’s top choice for the job, Congressman Byron Donalds.

‘We’re getting close.’ Lt. Gov. Jay Collins poised to enter governor’s race

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, also said if he runs for Florida governor, he’d consider First Lady Casey DeSantis, a “rock star,” as his running mate.

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Randall Gross @randallgross.bsky.social · 13d

More like this please:
'Trump Is FAR Weaker Than He Looks': AOC Says GOP Shutdown Plan Already 'Backfiring'
www.huffpost.com/entry/alexan...

AOC Says GOP Shutdown Plan Already 'Backfiring'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a rallying cry for Democrats ahead of an expected government shutdown.

www.huffpost.com

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Sassy Denise @sassydenise.bsky.social · 13d

You voted for this MF!
But I’m paying twice and so is every single tax payer!
First WE pay the tariffs with cost of goods rising more and more everyday!
Then WE pay to bail out farmers and businesses that go under because of this Administrations failed policies!
F**k the “brilliant” business man.

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Dr. Elinor Carmi @elinorcarmi.bsky.social · Aug 15

While the UK gov goes Minority Report, buying the AI hype and thinking that it can solve all of our society's problems, it's important to remember that -> Tax evasion of the super rich is never tackled, this tax could be used to tackle the main cause of crime - poverty.
www.gov.uk/government/n...

AI to help police catch criminals before they strike

Government launches AI crime prevention challenge to support safer streets.

www.gov.uk

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Euronews @euronews.com · 13d

False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.

#EuroVerify

No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova

False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 17d

The 2025 Ryder Cup enters the final day of play. Here are the tee times for Sunday at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

2025 Ryder Cup match schedule, tee times for USA vs. Europe Day 3 Sunday

The 2025 Ryder Cup enters the final day of play. Here are the tee times for Sunday at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

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Alfred Wangerin @nellie90.bsky.social · 17d

Hello sunshine

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Forbes @forbes.com · 20d

The late night talk show was suspended for five days following a monologue in which Jimmy Kimmel blasted supporters of President Donald Trump following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Draws Over 6 Million Broadcast Viewers Following Suspension

The late night talk show was suspended for five days following a monologue in which Jimmy Kimmel blasted supporters of President Donald Trump following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 19d

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Ray Wirth @raywirth.bsky.social · Sep 12

Armed troops in our streets? The next move is ours. medium.com/soulfight/im...

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